The Relevance Of Azyumardi Azra's Thoughts About Islamic Education And Its Implications In Building Sustainable Education In Indonesia

Abstract

Islamic education has a strategic role in shaping the character of the Indonesian nation, especially in facing the challenges of globalization. Azyumardi Azra, a prominent Muslim intellectual, offers visionary thinking about Islamic education that is inclusive, contextual, and adaptive to changing times. This study aims to analyze the relevance of Azyumardi Azra's thinking in building a sustainable Islamic education system in Indonesia. The method used is a qualitative approach with a literature study design, which relies on the analysis of Azra's main works and other supporting literature. The results of the study show that Azra emphasizes the importance of integrating Islamic values with modern science, pedagogical reforms to support critical thinking skills, and Islamic education based on dialogue between civilizations. The relevance of Azra's thinking is evident in the Indonesian context, especially in responding to the challenges of intolerance, radicalism, and methodological stagnation. By implementing Azra concepts, Islamic education in Indonesia has the potential to become more innovative, sustainable, and relevant both at the local and global levels.